Margaret (Mccormick) Blazer

Margaret McCormick Blazer, 94, Gallipolis was called home by her Heavenly Father Wednesday July 15, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 9, 1915 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Clarence Judd McCormick and Leona Durr McCormick Lehman. She was a graduate of Gallia Academy High School, Holzer School of Nursing and was a retired Registered Nurse. Margaret was a member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens Center, a dedicated and active member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis. She was beloved by many in the community for her role as a spiritual mentor and her vigilant prayer life.

Margaret is survived by two daughters, Jo Ann Nibert, Gallipolis and Jane (Robert) Phillips, Florrisant, Colorado; two sons, Richard (Elizabeth) Blazer, Groton, Connecticut and Michael Blazer, San Antonio, Texas; fourteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Vanco, Thurman; Martha Blazer, Lancaster and Bernice Epp, Lebanon and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Blazer January 30, 1994, a sister Ethel Robinson and a brother Gardner McCormick.

In accordance with her wishes cremation services will be conducted by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday July 22, 2009 in the Mound Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bill Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends in the Grace United Methodist Church dining room following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to:
Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund
600 2nd Ave.
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
or
Gallia County Senior Citizens Center
1167 St. Rt. 160
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631